About SI
What is SPORTS Life International?
Sports Life International (SI) is a
non-profit organization that recognizes that
every child is a winner - just as they are! SI
is a community-minded organization that uses a
Christian ethos to improve the mind, body and
spirit of the people we serve. SI was founded to
create positive memories for children and their
families as we journey through life together. SI
aims to build today’s Irish youth into
tomorrow’s leaders!
What Does SPORTS Life International (SI) Do?
At SI, our programs are purposefully designed
to build faith, character and self-esteem into
the children we work with. Our intention is to
combat the anti-social behavior of bullying,
addiction, crime and self-harm by teaching youth
to respect themselves, others and the community.
Our staff and volunteers engage with children
between the ages of six and seventeen through
safe, fun and high-energy programs.
At SI, we run Upward basketball and football
Leagues, an Under 11 girls basketball team, a
basketball academy,Sports Camps and Saturday
Night Footie (from 9 to 10.30pm), as well as
coaching basketball in Ballymun primary schools.
We recognize children who display exceptional
character or improvement with incentives, such
as player of the day, week and month. We believe
reinforcing positive behavior on a long-term
basis will lead to greater personal growth. Our
activities are designed to help children from
across all Ballymun communities tear down
barriers and racism and help them build lifelong
friendships.